Micha Kaufman

Micha Kauffman, Founder and CEO of Fiverr, shares insights from his three-decade journey in the startup world. He emphasizes the urgent need for companies to adapt to AI or face extinction. Kauffman provocatively challenges employees to embrace AI, claiming that 99% of current AI startups will fail. He also discusses the alarming speed at which ideas can be cloned and the shifting importance of distribution over code. Lastly, he warns about potential government regulation of AI, likening it to the Manhattan Project.

Micha Kaufman, Founder and CEO of Fiverr, discusses his values-based approach to AI that empowers creators rather than displacing them. He introduces Fiverr's new AI suite, Fiverr Go, designed to enhance freelancers' creative capabilities. The conversation dives into how this technology can support human creativity while maintaining its distinct value, the evolution of freelancing in an AI-driven market, and the transformative impact of AI personal assistants on client interactions. Kaufman emphasizes the need for adaptability in the changing job landscape.

Micha Kaufman, the seasoned CEO of Fiverr, dives into the transformative impact of generative AI on the workforce. He asserts that adapting to AI tools is vital for job security, warning that complacency could lead to being left behind. Kaufman discusses how AI can raise the standard across industries while emphasizing the unique value that top talent can still offer. He also addresses the challenges faced by new graduates in this evolving job market, highlighting the importance of proactive skill development for future success.

Micha Kaufman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fiverr, the global online marketplace for freelancers. Let’s say you’re a designer. You can list your services and display your portfolio. And then companies who want stuff designed like a new website can find you and hire you to do the work.It's called Fiverr because at the beginning all the tasks cost 5 dollars. Though the pricing has changed, the name has stayed and the platform is currently used by 4.2 million customers in 160 countries worldwide. The company launched in 2010 but Micha was committed to growing it organically so spent nothing on marketing for the first five or six years. And that is even more incredible when you think that Fiverr, which went public in 2019, has a current market cap of just under 1.4 billion dollars and revenue of over 160 million dollars this year so far. Micha says it’s three times larger than it was when it floated. But during the pandemic, they skyrocketed to a market cap of 11 billion dollars….yeah, we get into that period!As well as that, Micha tells me how being featured on Yahoo nearly ended Fiverr when it first launched; why he says their success is down to luck, and much more.--SponsorsVorboss - get better internet: https://vorboss.com/secretleadersVanta - get 20% off security certifications like ISO27001 and SOC2: https://vanta.com/secretleadersVertice - save on your SaaS or cloud spend ($5k off or a free benchmark) using the code secretleaders: https://www.vertice.one/l/secretleaders--NewsletterSign up here: https://secretleaders.email/You can find our historic newsletters here: https://www.secretleaders.com/episodes

Micha Kaufman, Founder and CEO of Fiverr, emphasizes the urgent need for professionals to upskill in the face of advancing AI. He candidly warns that AI could affect job roles across various fields, including programming and design. Kaufman advocates for embracing technology as a productivity enhancer, not a threat. He highlights freelancers' unique advantages in adaptability and continuous learning, promoting the idea that while AI will transform roles, it will also create new opportunities in the evolving job market.